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Diabetes Support Group

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1. I wear them

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 01:36 PM

20 hrs ago

When I travel long distances either by car or plane.

I learned the hard way that you do not sleep with them on. They caused some real pain.

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Question to folks using compression socks... [View all] 31j20b3 20 hrs ago OP

I wear them lonely bird 20 hrs ago #1

I know people who wear warm socks over compression ones uppityperson 20 hrs ago #2

Yes, that's what I do in the day, and I wear cotton crew socks to bed 31j20b3 20 hrs ago #6

Try a different compression sock dweller 20 hrs ago #3

Thanks, I use compression socks prescribed by the V.A. they have feet 31j20b3 20 hrs ago #7

I gave up on them. They hurt me more than they helped. ... littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #4

I've been happy with ones that don't fully cover the feet EverHopeful 20 hrs ago #9

Thanks. I put mine on about 5 AM and I take them off at about 5:30 pm 31j20b3 19 hrs ago #11